Walton competed in the National Reining Horse 13 and under class and was unsuccessful in making the Top 10, taking 11th place with Hollywood. He returned Oct. 20, showing in the All American Quarter Horse 13 and Under Reining Class, to become a Congress Reserve Champion on his horse Hollywood. He placed sixth on Mini.

In September, Walton traveled to compete at the National Reining Horse East Central U.S. Regional Affiliate Finals in Lexington, Ky., representing the Michigan Reining Horse Association as Michigan's 2011 Affiliate 13 and Under Reining Champion with Mini and Reserve Champion with Hollywood. He finished sixth with his horse Mini in the 13 and Under NRHA Class at the Affiliate Finals.